Associate Designer - Women's Wovens

Associate Designer - Woman's Wovens

Natick, MA

The successful candidate will:

• Be located in the Greater Boston Area
• Have 3 to 4 years experience as a Women's Apparel Designer focused on Wovens
• Be able to work in the office 4 days per week

We are NIC+ZOE, a fiercely female clothing brand led by designer, Dorian Lightbown and her daughter, Zoë. We are driven by one simple mission: to help women ignite their inner confidence.

Founded in Boston in 2004, the brand is widely recognized for its knitwear, distinctive patterns, and sophisticated fits. Our customizable, versatile pieces are purposefully designed to help women feel just as good on the inside as they look on the outside.

Seeking a highly energized and creative Woven Designer, who will create and execute on the vision of the Chief Creative Officer. Candidates must have a passion for the NIC+ZOE brand and designing for our customer. Strong eye for trend, femininity, and color are important. The ideal candidate will have strong communication, collaboration, and organization skills with the ability to design from concept to finish amongst a tight knit team.

The Woven Designer will be an integral member of the design and development function. The Designer will be working in a fast paced, flexible, and collaborative environment. 

The Woven Designer will report to the Senior Director of Woven + CAD.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:

·Ability to manage the design and development process from concept through final proto/sample, including but not limited to flat sketch, initial spec, and production fit approval.

·Presentation of concepts and ideas throughout the design and development process

·Responsible for market research as it relates to your category.

·Interpret the vision of the Chief Creative Officer, ensuring the brand aesthetic is in keeping with our customer lifestyle needs and at the center of all creative work 

·Possess strong knowledge of garment construction and conduct fit sessions to help solve all problems that may occur during proto samples stage

·Work cross functionally with merchandising team to fulfill seasonal frameworks

·Work closely with production team on costing and problem solving as needed for the line development

·Own fabric development of existing and new woven categories

·Participate in all fittings, partner closely with tech designers to ensure product fit is as intended

·Keep all visuals up to date

OWNERSHIP

• Participate in creative collaboration across the design team.

· Drive and manage creative process to deliver projects on time and on budget; track and manage multiple project timelines in various stages of completion to ensure all timelines are met. 

· Ensure creative output is consistently brand appropriate

· Manage the design and development process from concept through final proto/sample, including but not limited to flat sketch, initial spec, tech packs, trim details and production fit approval. 

QUALIFICATIONS + REQUIREMENTS

·   4 year college degree in Apparel Design

·   5+ years of design experience with wovens

·   History of contributing innovations within a collaborative environment

·   Knowledge of textiles and garment construction and finishes

·   Strong fabric knowledge

·   Experience with manufacturing product in multiple countries simultaneously with multiple agents.

·   Strong computer knowledge in PLM, Photoshop/Illustrator

·   Ability to design around concept direction

·   Strong sense of style, silhouette and color

·   Strong organizational, time management, communication and presentation skills

·   Ability to be flexible and adaptable in a fast paced environment

·   Well organized, problem solver with a positive can do attitude

·   Ability to motivate, lead and work well cross-functionally

·   Potential for International and domestic travel